Audio Equipment Goodies

Allen & Heath Xone:DX

What DJ controller for Serato ItchWhy 20-channel USB soundcard features total integrationof the new 4-deck Serato Itch software.How The ability to send up to 168 individual MIDI controlmessages, a 20-channel 96kHz/24-bit USB 2.0soundcard, two dual layer deck simulators, andRIAA/phono inputs for external decks, as well as the central4-channel mixer section which directly manipulatesthe DSP mixing within the computer.Price $1,463Web www.allen-heath.com

Softube Tube-Tech CL 1B

What Compressor plug-inWhy The CL 1B is a studio classic. It can be heardon tons of records made over the last 20 years.How Like its hardware counterpart, the nativeplug-in sounds soft, smooth, and groovy. It cancompress a large amount of dBs without soundingbad. This unprecedented accuracy includes details such as precise VU meter behavior.Price $449Web www.softube.com

Platinumloops Arabian Breaks

What Sample packWhy Add an exciting new dimension to your recordingswith exotic sounds from ancient cultures.How Authentic breaks include sounds from Syria, Baghdad,Morocco, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern locationsthat boast some of the most spellbinding music inthe world. Includes 152 loops and 18 one shot samples.Price $49.95Web www.platinumloops.com

What SubwooferWhy Designed to give monitoring systems solid,accurate lows for critical mixing.How Comprised of a 10-inch fiberglass/papercomposite driver, the strongest internal amplifierin its class at 240 all discrete watts, and a variable50–200Hz crossover for accurate tuning in anylistening environment.Price $499Web www.m-audio.com

Blue enCore

What Live sound micsWhy enCORE 100, 200, and 300 modelsare designed and priced for any live applicationfrom the rehearsal space and coffeeshop to the auditorium and stadium.How Every element of the Aria Capsuleis matched and tuned to achieve adetailed and clear sound. To protect thecapsule, the series features the thickeststeel ...

Analog Experience THE FACTORY includes a high quality 32-key keyboard controller, with premium key-action, channel aftertouch and an aluminum frame with multiple controls. Combined to the new MIDI Control Center application, THE FACTORY is easy to use with any third-party software or hardware instrument.